Teaching Assistant - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Nibras International School

Nibras International School

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

1 week ago

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Ahmed Al-Mansouri

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Description

Job Description Teacher Assistant

Department:
Non-Academic Administration KG/Elementary

Line Manager:
Respective Phase Leader

Key Relationships:
Respective Phase Leader or designee

Nibras International School is looking for a qualfied Teaching Assistant to join the team in April 202- __________________________________________

Job Purpose:

For all staff in school we share a responsibility to ensure that children are always safe and properly supervised.

Our school is committed to 'amazing learning'- providing enjoyable and meaningful learning experiences so that every pupil makes as much progress as possible.

All staff are expected to adhere to NIS policies and code of conduct and commit to promoting our vision - 'A happy community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered to make choices, engage in meaningful learning experiences and make exceptional progress'

A teacher assistant supports the teacher of the class in educating children. An assistant basically handles tasks that free the teacher to focus on the learning agenda for the day.

They are responsible for human support and paraprofessional work assisting the teacher with instructional activities and assisting students by reinforcing material already presented through special efforts and repetitions.

Assisting teachers in managing, organizing and coordinating all task related to the respective section.

Key qualities and skills:

General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in classroom teaching
Ability to deal effectively with students and teachers
Skilled in the use of classroom and instructional equipment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, and students
Important Skills: Enthusiasm, imagination, energy, adaptability, patience and responsibility

Key duties include:

The Teacher Assistant must undertake various tasks, including:

Organize, prepare and pass out project materials, setting up audio equipment and track attendance
Maintain classroom supplies and helps children retrieve materials, cleanup workspaces and gather belongings
Collect and display suitable material for educational displays and decorate classrooms and corridors
Supervise snack and other related duties
Assist the classroom teacher and accept all duties assigned in support of teaching and learning
Perform a variety of office assistance tasks such as photocopying, filing, answering the telephone, etc. as required

Health and Safety

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Assist in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct
Ensure that, all the necessary health and safety rules and procedures are in the classrooms
Maintain an awareness of all the health and safety measures to be taken when in school
Ensure all students are seated and belted during their travel in the school bus
Assist in handing over the student to an authorized adult when dropping them home

Position Requirements:

Education:
Graduate

Experience: 2 years' experience working as a teacher assistant.

Competencies:

Good oral and written communication skills
Willing attitude to be a part of the school team
Strong sense of professionalism
Safeguarding and welfare of children
Excellent communication skills and command of the English language, in spoken and written form
A collaborative teamplayer with excellent interpersonal skills
Behavior management

Attributes:

Empathetic listener
Integrity and confidentiality
Internationally minded
Emotional intelligence
Intercultural awareness, creative
Flexible and a cando attitude

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified.

Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description

Employees are expected to be courteous to colleagues and provide a welcoming environment to visitors and telephone callers.
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The International Schools Partnership
Nibras International School is part of The International Schools Partnership (ISP).

The International Schools Partnership (ISP) is a growing group of committed colleagues in financially responsible schools around the world, all of which aim to be the school of choice in their local area.

Learning is at the heart of everything we do for our pupils, colleagues and parents. We are committed to getting better, all the time.

ISP was founded by an experienced team of committed educationalists and commercial operators who have worked together over many years.

Our growing group of private schools located in the UK, the USA, Europe, Costa Rica, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,